But what are you rights if you want to work from home - and what measures are there in place for those who work on the front line? If your employer requires you to be at work, you don’t have a right to work from home just because you’re worried about catching Coronavirus. Can your employer refuse to let you work from home? Whether it is treated as sick leave or 'work from home' will depend on whether the self-isolation is precautionary or not. If you've had to take time off work for childcare, here's what you need to know on coronavirus school closures.

Source: Daily Mirror March 17, 2020 13:47 UTC